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DK04 BDE

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,333 mi
Last recorded89,333 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 BDE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 89,333 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 87,447 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,936 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,218 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,204 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 74,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 71,544 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 71,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 69,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,419 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,483 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 62,483 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,683 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 56,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,091 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,329 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 47,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,702 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,592 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,899 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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DK04 BDE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK04 BDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK04 BDE registered?

DK04 BDE is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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The MOT history for DK04 BDE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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